Hanoi Toronto School students explore Indian history, culture at Cultural Day

The school collaborated with the Indian embassy in Hanoi to organize the event on April 21.

It provided a unique platform for discovering and understanding Indian culture, which is rich in ancient traditions and diversity.

The event was attended by Dr Monica Sharma, director of the Indian Cultural Center at the Indian embassy, and students and teachers from over 15 countries studying and working at the school.

According to Lee Chalkly, Executive Principal of Hanoi Toronto School, the school has a multicultural environment, and events like these are very important because they could help students bond and understand each other better despite coming from different cultural backgrounds.

Dr Monica Sharma (R) and Lee Chalkly, executive principal of Hanoi Toronto School. Photo courtesy of Hanoi Toronto School

India is one of the world's oldest civilizations with a long history and a diverse, rich culture steeped in mystical stories that captivate the imagination.

At the event, students, parents, and teachers were introduced to the ancient secrets and indulged in authentic Indian cuisine while learning interesting and novel stories about India's lands, peoples, culture, history, and religions from Sharma.

They had the opportunity to learn, explore and experience various aspects of Indian culture, including its unique dances, cuisine and legendary films, and also try their hand at some traditional Vietnamese games.

Indian dances showcased at the Cultural Day. Photo courtesy of Hanoi Toronto School

The Vietnamese-Indian Cultural Day was not just a day of entertainment but also an opportunity for hands-on learning through real-life experiences at the school.

Through this event, students learned and explored the country, history, culture, and people of India in preparation to becoming global citizens ready to integrate with the world.

Young students learn about Indian culture. Photo courtesy of Hanoi Toronto School

As a multicultural school, Hanoi Toronto School has organized numerous activities and learning projects aimed at connecting and fostering cultural exchanges.

This creates a vibrant learning environment that fosters integration, understanding, collaborative learning, and development for students from various countries.

See here for more information about Hanoi Toronto School’s international learning program for students aged 5–15 years old, or contact via hotline at 0869 111 800, or send an email to info@hanoitorontoschool.edu.vn. Contact address: No. 6, Hoang Minh Giam Street, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi.